Week ahead

Business Plan Feasibility – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss the business plan process today from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $40. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

Whose Money Is It? – Deanna Dreher of Griffiths & Co. will facilitate this workshop that will discuss the ins and outs of money management today from noon-1 p.m. at the Women’s Business Center, 827 W. First Ave., room 121. The cost is $15 and registration is required. For information, call (509) 747-2821.

TUESDAY

Sales and Customer Service: Quality Customer Service Workshop (In Person and on the Phone) – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this class that will discuss making customer service an effective relationship-building tool today from 8 a.m.-noon at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The cost is $49. For more information, call (509) 533-4708. To register, call (509) 279-6000.

QuickBooks for Payroll – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss how QuickBooks software can simplify payroll today from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

Basic Taxes for Small Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss reporting federal business taxes, paying Washington State taxes and saving money with deductions today and May 30 from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $55. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

WEDNESDAY

Emerging Growth and Innovation Series – Connect Northwest is offering this seminar about smart energy development today from 3-5:30 p.m. in the Marie Antoinette room of the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. The keynote speaker will be Mossadiq Umedaly, the chief executive officer of Xantrex. For more information, call Connect Northwest at (509) 252-1221.

Recordkeeping Basics – Learn how and why you should keep good business records today from 8 a.m.-noon at BIZstreet, 801 W. Riverside Avenue, #240. The cost is $35 prepaid and $45 at the door. For more information call Billie Moreland at (509) 353-2800.

Navigation 101 – This seminar will discuss how employers and students can benefit from this career planning model today from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Spokane Skills Center, 4141 N. Regal St. For more information, call (509) 533-4727.

THURSDAY

Board Development for Nonprofit Organizations – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss an overview of the elements of a board development program today from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For information, call (509) 358-7890.

Managing Workers’ Compensation & Related Costs – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants is offering this breakfast seminar that will meet today from 7:30-9:30 a.m. in Gonzaga University’s COG, 702 E. Desmet. The cost is $15 for students, and $45-$55 depending on membership with the WSCPA. For information, call Jeff Kolcum at (509) 473-4900.

The Columbia Basin Chapter of ARMA – This spring educational seminar will discuss records management issues today from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel and conference Center, 1515 George Washington Way, Richland, Wash. For more information, or to register, call Bill McCaffrey at (206) 719-1515 or Ladd Allison at (509) 373-7080.

Business After Hours – This networking opportunity will meet today from 5-6:30 at the Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. For more information, call Toni Sayler at the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce at (208) 415-0112.